Update at 9:00pm Monday October 19 2026
OCFA reporting that, “Crews continue working the #NorteFire, locating and extinguishing hot spots to prevent rekindling and protect surrounding communities.
Some hot spots can smolder underground for weeks or even months.
When winds return, that hidden heat can spark another fire.
Drones equipped with infrared cameras help crews identify heat that may otherwise go undetected and direct firefighters to areas that need attention.”
Roads Closed:raffic to allow emergency
The burn scar remains an active fire hazard area and is closed until further notice.
Cal Fire Announced that, “California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency to help ensure critical reounty.”
Norte Fire is at 570 acres and 80% Containment with mandatory Evacuation Orders lifted.
Portico Del Norte & Eminencia Del Norte in San Clemente
570 acres with 80% Containment
Norte Fire Command Partnerships
Temps are expected to reach 87 on Saturday October 17 2026
Wind Gusts are expected to reach 24mph on Saturday October 17 2026
Norte Fire Information Resources
San Diego Gase and Electric (SDGE Outage Map)
When there is a high risk for a wildfire SDGE may temporarily shut off power to your neighborhood to prevent our electric system from becoming theareas as well as locations of SDGE Community Crew Vehicles and Community Re
This is a fast moving story.
South OC Beaches will do their best to update information as it becomes available
